Passport/Visa

Summary

Passports

To enter Indonesia, a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Visas are also required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Indonesia.

Working Days Required

Two to four. Applications for multiple-entry business visas and applications from nationals of certain countries will need to be referred to the authorities in Indonesia and may take two months or more.

Visa Note

All nationals referred to in the chart are eligible for a 30-day visa on arrival in Indonesia, which can sometimes be extended for another 30 days. For longer stays, or for non-touristic stays, nationals should apply for a visa in advance.

To apply in advance nationals must: (a) have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry; (b) enter Indonesia through one of the main ports listed below: Airports: Adi Juanda (Surabaya), Adisutjipto (Yogyakarta), Adi Sumarno (Solo), El Tari (Kupang), Halim Perdanakusuma (Jakarta), Hassanudin (Makasar), Ngurah Rai (Denpasar), Polonia (Medan), Sam Ratulangi (Manado), Selaparang (Mataram), Sepinggan (Balik Papan), Soekarno Hatta (Jakarta), Sultan Syarif Kasim II (Pekan Baru) and Tabing (Padang); Seaports: Bandar Bintan, Selani Lagoi and Bandar Sri Udana Lobam (Tanjung Uban, Bintan), Batu Ampar, Marina Teluk Senimba, Nongsa, Sekupang and Batam Centre (Batam Island), Belawan (North Sumatera), Benoa (Island of Bali) Bitung (Sulawesi), Bitung (Sulawsi), Jayapura (Irian Jaya), Marina Teluk Senimba (Batam Island), Maumere (East Nusa Tenggara), Padang Bai (Bali), Pare-Pare (South Sulawesi), Sibolga (North Sumatera), Soekarno-Hatta (Makasar), Sri Bintan Pura (Riau), Tanjung Balai Karimun (Sumatera), Tanjung Mas (Semarang), Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Teluk Bayur (Padang), Tenau (Kupang), Yos Sudarso (Dumai, Sumatra); (c) hold a valid/return ticket.

Visitors who out-stay their visa will be fined US$20 per day. Visitors staying longer than 60 days risk large fines and may face deportation or imprisonment.

Types of Visa and Cost

A visa on arrival for Indonesia cosys US$25 (£16); and extension of stay for an additional 30 days also costs US$25 (£16).

Validity

Single-entry: Three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days. Multiple-entry: One year, with each stay lasting no longer than 60 days. The first entry must be within three months of date of issue. Transit: Three months from the date of issue for a maximum stay of seven days.

Applications to:

Consular section at embassy. All visitors are advised to process their visas at the visa section at the embassy before entry to Indonesia.